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Your Purpose is to... Lead With Love *Not War*
Your purpose in life is to grab the wheel and steer your team towards success. No matter how big or small the task, you give it your all. What’s the point in doing anything halfway, right?You see challenges as opportunities to prove yourself. Roadblocks that others run from motivate you to push harder and jump higher. On top of that, your tendency to challenge the status quo means you’re naturally innovative. You find new, unexpected solutions to old problems.Here’s the thing though, sometimes your direct, decisive communication style can come off a little too strong. Without checking yourself, you might overstep your authority and end up turning your troupe against you.Make them feel valued by listening to their feedback, and you’re sure to come out on top. ‘There’s no I in team’ is a cliché for a reason, friend!"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower." – Steve JobsThree quick tips to help you find your life’s direction...1. Get Clear on Your Current CircumstancesIt’s hard to see a path forward without knowing where you stand. If you spend hours trying to sort out what you want, what you love to do, and how to be yourself – or even believe in yourself, you’re so not alone.It’s totally normal to find yourself frozen by all the choices out there. But when this happens, you’ve got to take action… If you don’t, you might give up your power.Instead, try turning inwards and taking stock of your current circumstances. What’s lifting you up? And what’s weighing you down? Why haven’t you taken those necessary steps towards the future of your dreams?2. Investigate Your Limiting BeliefsSometimes it’s the smallest things that hold us back the most. This isn’t to suggest that beliefs are something to turn your nose up at – they’re a powerful, life-shifting force… But they’re also easily overlooked.Why? Well, it’s hard to objectively examine something you’ve always understood as a fundamental truth.Maybe no one has ever encouraged you to turn your gaze inwards and examine the thoughts that underlie your actions and inaction – I want to be that person. Because I’m willing to bet that your beliefs have everything to do with your current circumstances.3. Take Small Steps Towards Your GoalOnce you’ve gained a bit of clarity about your life’s purpose, set some mini-goals to help get you there. Think of things you can take immediate action on. Say you want to find a fulfilling, satisfying job, make a commitment to check Indeed on a daily basis to see what promising opportunities are posted.Setting yourself bite-sized goals will give you a sense of achievement and build up your confidence. So when it’s time to cinch your dream career, you feel fully capable.Wait a minute – let me introduce myself...Hey there, I'm Kitty Boitnott. I am a Heart-Centered Career Transition and Job Search Coach who specializes in helping burned-out teachers find a new sense of direction after they have decided to leave the classroom out of frustration or fatigue--or both.After spending over 30 years in education, I know just how disheartening it can be to come to the realization that teaching is not as much fun as it used to be. Nor is it as fulfilling as it should be because it has become more about testing and paperwork than true teaching and learning. Maybe you think it’s impossible to score a satisfying, financially-fulfilling job outside of education. Or you might just not have the time to do all the research and self-reflection required...Whatever your roadblock is, I can help. I truly believe that your next fulfilling career is just around the corner!I offer lots of resources to help individuals like you find a career in alignment with their life’s purpose, and I can help you too.1. Check out my website at Teachings in Transition! I offer tons of resources there including a self-assessment of your stress, a stress management cheat sheet, and a checklist of the 7 signs of teacher burnout.2. Follow me on Facebook to stay up to date with my online offerings.3. Check out my Podcast or my Youtube Channel--or both! They are both called "Teachers in Transition."4. If you’re interested in jumpstarting your job search or career change, let's talk! I offer a 20-minute complimentary Discovery Session.